Lost and found in York, Maine: how to report and retrieve your belongings
Lost property across York is managed through the Town Police Department, local businesses, and animal control, each maintaining their own systems. ReportLost simplifies this by filing your report where it matters most and keeping your report active and searching, so you don't have to check every venue and group repeatedly.
What did you lose?
If there isn’t an adequate suggestion, select “Other – My item isn’t listed” and enter the item’s category. You can provide details later.
Publishing your report is free and your details stay private. The assisted search is a separate paid service, described in the Terms.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in York
You report your loss
Describe what you lost, where you were, and when. We gather the details needed to reach the right department or business.
We route your report to the right places
We file with York Police if they accept third-party reports, alert relevant local businesses and venues, and make sure your description reaches the channels that work.
Your report stays active and keeps searching
For 12 months, your report continues matching against new finds, lost-and-found posts, and local alerts. You get notified if a credible match appears, so you don't need to monitor everything yourself.
Where to report and search in York
York's main lost-and-found channels, and what each one handles
York Police Department
The Town Police holds found items and maintains records of lost property reports. We tell you which precinct covers your loss location and generate the exact information to include in any police report.
Town Hall and Local Businesses
Items left at shops, restaurants, public facilities, or parks in downtown York are often turned in to the business itself or Town Hall. We help you identify which venue is most likely to have your item and provide contact details.
Lost or Found Pet
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in York, contact York County animal control and local shelters immediately. They maintain records and can hold found animals for reclaim. file a priority lost pet report
Portland Jetport (nearest airport)
If you lost something during air travel or at the terminal, contact Portland International Jetport directly. The TSA checkpoint and terminal areas maintain separate lost-and-found records.
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Get your report started
Rather than managing multiple calls and group posts yourself, let us file your report where it counts and keep it active while you focus on other things.
Report my lost item →Losing something in York can mean making separate phone calls to the police department, checking with individual shops and restaurants, monitoring social media groups, and hoping someone lists it online. Each location operates its own lost-and-found system, and there's no single place that keeps searching on your behalf.
ReportLost takes the legwork out of that process. One report reaches the places that matter most in York, and your item stays in active search mode for a full year. While you go about your day, your report continues matching against new posts, found items, and community alerts across the town.
Common places to lose items in York
Check these locations and neighborhoods first
Downtown York and York Street
The Town Hall, local shops, and restaurants along York Street are frequent places where items are turned in.
York Beach and waterfront
Beachgoers often leave items behind at the sand or along the boardwalk area; check with beach facilities and nearby businesses.
Hannaford Drive area
Near the Police Department and surrounding commercial district; items from this zone are often reported to local businesses.
Cape Neddick
The northwestern residential and commercial area; small shops and service businesses here typically hold found items.
Community lost-and-found channels
Local groups where items are often posted
Facebook group for lost and found pets across Maine
Facebook group for general lost and found items in Maine
Lost and found pet database covering York, ME
Reddit community for Maine residents
Frequently asked questions about lost items in York
How long does York Police keep lost and found items?
Contact the York Police Department at 207-363-4444 to ask about their retention policy. Items are typically held for a set period, after which unclaimed property may be disposed of or donated.
Can I report a lost item to York Police over the phone?
Call the Town Police Department at 207-363-4444 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to inquire about reporting lost property or to check if an item has been found.
Where do I pick up a found item in York?
If your item is held by York Police, you'll need to visit the Police Department at 9 Hannaford Drive, York, ME 03909, during office hours. Items found at businesses should be picked up directly from those locations.
What if I lost something at York Beach or a public area?
Start by calling York Police (207-363-4444) or checking with York Town Hall (207-363-1003). Items found in parks and public spaces may be turned in to either location.
How does ReportLost.org work with York's police department?
ReportLost is an independent service that files your lost-item report with the York Police Department where they accept third-party reports, contacts relevant local venues, and keeps your report active in a 12-month search. We are not affiliated with the police or town government, but we handle the coordination so you don't have to.
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Start your search in York
One report filed, 12 months of active searching. Describe your lost item and let us handle routing it to the right people.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the York Police Department, Town of York, York County government, or any local business or venue. We file reports on your behalf to the appropriate departments and venues in York, but we do not replace official police or lost-and-found services. For urgent matters, always contact the relevant agency directly.